Gold Creek Fire now 70% contained, Level 1 evacuations lifted [Video]

CARLTON, Wash. – Okanogan County Emergency Management has announced the lifting of all evacuation orders for residents affected by the 278-acre Gold Creek Fire.

The fire, which started on June 22 and has burned 278 acres, is now 70% contained, with crews actively mopping up the remaining blaze.

According to the Northwest Washington Interagency Incident Management Team, as of June 27, firefighters have achieved 70% containment of the fire.”

According to the DNR, the Gold Creek fire began on June 22 at 4:45 p.m. and has since expanded to 50 acres grew to 130 acres. The DNR Type-3 Incident Management Team has been mobilized and is en route to assist with managing the fire 3 miles south of Carlton.

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